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2. True, but in most states parental consent in writing is required before the annual IEP can be implemented, in which case the old IEP becomes the fallback position, which creates no end of new difficulties.

3. True

4. Most LEAs use addenda for changes to the annual IEP unless a student transfers from a different state, in which case a new IEP needs to be written.

5. It has been my experience that ESYs do not remediate the academic problems you describe for most students unless due primarily to attendance, which is problematic when considering ESY for such students.

6. Yea, that sure was dumb.

7. This has been an interesting discussion. Thanks.